Well-being
Both physical and mental well-being in the workspace have become more and more complex over the years. A safe and sound organisation requires a combination of new and established measures. To help you revisit your strategy, we’ve listed our best-read publications on well-being below. Use them to your advantage.
5 HR trends to watch out for in 2024
Wondering what's next in the world of work? We asked our experts how they predict HR trends will evolve in 2024. Check out their top 5 recommendations.
Why your employee benefits should include "workation"
Combining workdays with annual leave enables the flexibility employees prioritise. Learn why it's an essential benefit for international companies to offer.
The 4-day workweek: can it work for your business?
4-day and reduced-hour workweek trials are showing promising results – especially in Europe. Could it work for your company? Learn more about this trend.
Encouraging a healthy work-life balance
The boundary between work and regular life is disappearing, causing more stress and burnout among white-collar workers who continue to work from home partially. “That’s why it’s vital for your employees to keep track of work time”, says Peter s’Jongers, CEO at Protime. “A simple concept to maintain or restore balance.”
Improving social well-being at work: 4 sure-fire ways
As HR teams are ramping up conversations about employee well-being, the aspect of social wellness is popping up more and more. Now, social well-being is no longer just a trend or buzzword but an equally important pillar of well-being - alongside physical, mental, financial and cultural welfare. But what is it really, and how can you implement it effectively? Keep reading to learn more!
Going for the full monty in employee wellbeing
European companies are focusing primarily on employee wellbeing to become an employer of choice. ‘To succeed, a holistic approach is essential,’ says Lorenzo Andolfi, HR Research & Intelligence at SD Worx. ‘And that means targeting the 7 pillars of wellbeing.
4 Reasons Why You Need a Workforce Management Solution
During the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, HR process automation and digital transformation were not considered very urgent among European countries polled in The Future of Work and People in Europe 2020. These organisations were likely more concerned about their employees’ well-being and economic survival. However, companies are now focusing on how their digital HR is organised, and only 37% of organisations claim to have reached a high level of digital maturity.
Time tracking as a tool for a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working schedules challenge employees to keep track of their worktime. Time registration can help to maintain or restore a healthy work-life balance.
The Great Resignation or the Great Reset?
Globally, millions of employees are leaving their jobs in historically high numbers. This phenomenon has been dubbed "The Great Resignation." An autumn 2021 study found that nearly one in four UK employees planned on switching jobs in the next few months. And the trends have only continued through this spring.
5 tactics to help direct managers boost employee resilience
Boosting your employees’ resilience is key to handling stress and changes in the workplace. Here’s how direct managers can help build a resilient team.
SD Worx 75: the full story
Throughout the entire anniversary year of 2020, SD Worx invited 4,600 employees and 68,000 customers worldwide to collect 'sparks' through remarkable collaborations, heart-warming initiatives and great stories for charity. If we managed to collect 75,000 sparks, SD Worx would donate €150,000 spread across 75 charities.
Guidelines for HR Professionals in 2021
Over the past year, HR too has had to deal with our modern version of the Big Bang. We all adopted a ‘new normal’, to use a trendy term. Hopefully 2021 will be better. Thanks to the vaccine - fingers crossed - we shall soon be getting back to our social lives and be able to meet our colleagues and customers in person again more often. The after-effects of the coronavirus will continue affecting HR developments in the year to come, however. We hereby present the most important insights and trends for the new year.